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Accenture announces collaboration with IPsoftUnder an agreement with Accenture, IPsoft’s technology will be used to enhance the automation of infrastructure operations across compute, network and storage devices to help minimize manual intervention and improve service quality. By integrating IPsoft's IPcenter solution into its IT Services delivery toolset, Accenture will help clients improve the efficiency of their operations, by increasing the speed, agility, quality and consistency of incident responses, while lowering service costs.

Cerner could receive 20%-30% of DoD award, says Deutsche BankDeutsche Bank estimates Cerner (CERN) could receive 20%-30% of the $4.33B Department of Defense contract awarded to the team of Cerner, Leidos (LDOS), Accenture (ACN) and their bidding group. Deutsche believes the contract also provides "significant indirect benefits" for Cerner in the marketplace. It keeps a Buy rating on the stock with an $85 price target.

Accenture selected by Ohio National for ALIP platformAccenture has been selected by Ohio National Financial Services, a provider of individual life insurance, annuities, retirement plans and disability income insurance to modernize their new individual life business, underwriting and policy administration capabilities. Ohio National will implement the Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform to help get new products to market faster and more efficiently, allowing the company to respond quickly to marketplace needs.

Accenture to acquire EnergyQuote JHA, terms not disclosedAccenture has entered into an agreement to acquire EnergyQuote JHA, a Pan-European energy management and procurement services provider. The acquisition will bolster Accenture’s energy procurement capabilities in Europe and further enhance its ability to deliver energy management as-a-service to clients. Terms of the deal were not disclosed and the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.